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grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
the service center.Seite 211CareMobility211
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. 2 SeriesWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.1/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.8/1,774Heightinches/mm55.4/1,408–
55.8/1,418Lengthinches/mm174.7/4,437–
175.9/4,469Wheelbaseinches/mm105.9/2,690Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.8/10.9–37.1/11.3
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with Step‐
tronic transmission.Seite 214ReferenceTechnical data214
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 112
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 135
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 111
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 188
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 209
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 131, 134
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 131, 134
Air distribution, manual 131, 134
Air flow, air conditioner 131
Air flow, automatic climate control 134
Air pressure, tires 172
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 135
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 179
All-wheel-drive 113 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 138
Alternative oil types 189
Ambient light 94
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 112
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 112
Approved axle load 214
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 189
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 141
Assistance when driving off 116
Attentiveness assistant 111
AUTO intensity 133
Automatic car wash 208
Automatic climate con‐ trol 130
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 132
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 134
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 131
AUTO program, intensity 133
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86 Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 214
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 203
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 200
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 200
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 147
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 191
Bonus range, ECO PRO 160
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 147
Brake assistant 112
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake force display 111
Brake lights, adaptive 111
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 111
Brake pads, break-in 152
Braking, hints 153
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Break-in 152
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 193
Bulb replacement, front 194
Bulb replacement, rear 198
Bulbs and lights 193
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 203
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 211
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 123
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 147
Car battery 200
Car care products 209
Care, displays 211
Care, vehicle 209
Cargo 155
Cargo area, enlarging 143
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 147
Cargo, securing 156
Cargo straps, securing cargo 156
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 211
Car wash 208
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 153
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 146
Center console 16
Central locking system 39 Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 193
Changing wheels 199
Changing wheels/tires 178
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 187
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 210
Cigarette lighter 141
Cleaning displays 211
Climate control 130, 132
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 147
Coasting 162
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 162
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 162
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 116 Compartments in the
doors 146
Compass 139
Compressor 180
Condensation on win‐ dows 135
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 154
Condition Based Service CBS 191
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 116
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 141
Continued driving with a flat tire 100 , 103
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 112
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 190
Coolant level 190
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 131, 134
Cooling, maximum 133
Cooling system 190
Cornering light 91
Corrosion on brake discs 154
Cosmetic mirror 141
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 118
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 147
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Damage, tires 178
Damping control, dy‐ namic 114
Data, technical 214
Date 81
Daytime running lights 91
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 196
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 131
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 135
Defrosting the windows 131
Dehumidifying, air 131, 134
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 139
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 93
Displays, cleaning 211
Disposal, coolant 190
Disposal, vehicle battery 200
Distance control, refer to PDC 120
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 116
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 112 Driver assistance, refer to In‐
telligent Safety 103
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 103
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 114
Driving instructions, break- in 152
Driving mode 114
Driving notes, general 152
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 112
Driving style analysis 163
Driving tips 152
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 112
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 114
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 112
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 113
E
ECO PRO 159
ECO PRO, bonus range 160
ECO PRO display 159
ECO PRO driving mode 159
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 163
ECO PRO mode 159
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 161
EfficientDynamics 162
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 187
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 112
Emergency detection, remote control 35 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 168
Emergency Request 202
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 185
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 186
Engine coolant 190
Engine idling when driving, coasting 162
Engine oil 187
Engine oil, adding 188
Engine oil additives 188
Engine oil change 189
Engine oil filler neck 188
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 189
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 189
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 203
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 208
Equipment, interior 137
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 112
Exchanging wheels/tires 178
Exhaust system 153 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 131, 134
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning, tires 102
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 93
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 202
Intelligent Safety 103
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 133
Interior equipment 137
Interior lights 93
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 139
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82 Interval mode 69
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 200
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 203
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 96
L Lamp replacement 193
Lamp replacement, front 194
Lamp replacement, rear 198
Lane departure warning 109
Lane margin, warning 109
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 156
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 210
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 210
Light control 91
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighter 141
Lighting 90 Lights 90
Lights and bulbs 193
Light switch 90
Load 156
Loading 155
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 157
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ments 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 191
Make-up mirror 141
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 131, 134
Manual air flow 131, 134
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 168
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Manual operation, rearviewcamera 123
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 179
Marking, run-flat tires 180
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 133
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 179
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 203
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu, EfficientDynamics 162
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 132, 135
Minimum tread, tires 178
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 180
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 194
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 210
New wheels and tires 178
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 206
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 192
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 192
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 124
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 187
Oil, adding 188
Oil additives 188
Oil change 189
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 188
Oil types, alternative 189
Oil types, approved 189
Old batteries, disposal 200
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37 Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 134
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 209
Parallel parking assistant 125
Park Distance Control PDC 120
Parked-car ventilation 136
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, refer to PDC 120
Parking assistant 125
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 90
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 196
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 120
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 210
Power failure 200
Power sunroof, glass 46
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Pressure, tire air pres‐sure 172
Pressure warning, tires 102
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 190
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lights 198
Rear socket 142
Rearview camera 123
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 131, 134
Recirculated-air filter 135
Recirculated-air mode 131, 134
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 179
Refueling 168
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 137
Replacement fuse 201
Replacing parts 193 Replacing wheels/tires 178
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 118
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 156
Retreaded tires 179
Roadside parking lights 91
RON recommended fuel grade 170
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 214
Roof-mounted luggage rack 157
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 206
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 180
Rubber components, care 210
Run-flat tires 180
S Safe braking 153
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 211
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 158
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 193
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 207
Sealant 180 Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 211
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 191
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 114
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 118
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Side airbags 95
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 214
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 183
Socket 141
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 192
SOS button 202
Spare fuse 201
Specified engine oil types 189
Speed, average 86 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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Speed limit detection, on-board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 114
Stability control systems 112
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status control display, tires 99
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 114
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 71
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartment in the rear 147
Storage compartments 145
Storage, tires 180
Storing the vehicle 211
Suitable engine oils 189
Summer tires, tread 177
Sun visor 141
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 79 Switch for Dynamic Driv‐
ing 114
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 136
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 198
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 214
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 131, 133
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Terminal, starting aid 204
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 79
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 50
Through-loading system 143
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 178
Tire identification marks 176
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 102
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Tires, changing 178
Tire sealant 180
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 172
Tires, run-flat tires 180
Tire tread 177 Tone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 193
Total vehicle weight 214
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 206
Towing 205
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 206
Tow-starting 205
Tow truck 205
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 98
Traction control 113
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 113
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 177
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 80
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 205
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 124
Turn signals, operation 67
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